We’ve finally arrived at the Canaries – Sat Nov 11, 2012, 1415 UTC. Coming in from Gibraltar, 872 nautical miles nonstop. It’s been the exact ETA we’ve communicated to the marina weeks ago – at times we didn’t think we would make it but would arrive even much later.

The last two days were just amazing: wind around 20 – 30 knots from North/Northwest, TRINITY was cutting through the waves with 7 – 8 kts SOG (up to 10 kts through water!), absolutely great! Once again she’s proved to be a real offshore yacht. She’s giving us a very safe and comfortable feeling and obviously seem to especially like the rougher conditions!

Inside the boat, being on the go at high speed and high waves is a very special kind of experience: it feels a bit like being in an orbital station (without having ever been there), you’re constantly moving against gravity. Putting up your arm is a real challenge. Tooth-brushing takes much longer than usually. Or you’ll be catapulted from one side of the boat to the other because you loosened your grip for just a second. Not only once coffee and Coke were poored against the walls. One has to keep in mind: one hand for the man (woman, coffee mug etc.), one hand for the boat! But despite all that: we simply love to be on the ocean and on the go! K